Description
Chicken Onigiri is a delightful fusion of flavors, combining tender teriyaki chicken with perfectly seasoned sushi rice, all wrapped in nori. This portable Japanese treat is ideal for lunch boxes, snacks, or picnics, making it a favorite for both kids and adults. Not only is it easy to prepare in just 45 minutes, but it also allows for customization with various fillings to suit your taste. With its savory profile and satisfying texture, Chicken Onigiri promises to be an irresistible addition to your meal repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cooked sushi rice
- 1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken (drumsticks recommended)
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sake (or water)
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon mirin
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (firmly packed)
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons furikake (optional)
- 1 sheet nori (cut into small rectangles)
Instructions
- Prepare the sushi rice by mixing it with salt and furikake (optional).
- Cut the chicken into small pieces and marinate with soy sauce, sake, baking soda, and cornstarch; refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Cook the marinated chicken in a nonstick pan until fully cooked.
- Add garlic and teriyaki sauce mixture; cook until thickened.
- Shape onigiri: Wet hands, scoop rice into palms, add chicken filling, cover with more rice, then shape into triangles and wrap with nori.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 onigiri (100g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg